Phlebotomy & Clinical Lab Technology programs: earnings, debt and schools by state
893 certificate and associate-degree programs at 720 U.S. schools teach phlebotomists and clinical laboratory technicians. Federal data shows what past graduates earned and borrowed. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science programs (CIP 51.10) include phlebotomy certificates and laboratory technician associate degrees.
Best-paying phlebotomy & lab programs (one year after completion)
Ranked by the median earnings of completers working and not enrolled, among programs with at least 10 earners reported. High earnings can reflect local labor markets and who enrolls, so compare debt and completion too.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $78,167 | – | – |
| Hillsborough College | Tampa, FL | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 58 | $76,329 | $18,875 | $215 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $74,593 | – | – |
| Mercer County Community College | West Windsor, NJ | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $74,342 | $19,000 | $216 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $72,792 | $24,363 | $277 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Lubbock, TX | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | – | $71,301 | $29,695 | $337 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines, IA | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 12 | $69,297 | – | – |
| Miami Dade College | Miami, FL | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 55 | $68,947 | $18,649 | $212 |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | Bronx, NY | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 25 | $67,635 | $10,057 | $114 |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 72 | $67,562 | $27,000 | $307 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 48 | $67,118 | $16,908 | $192 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 31 | $65,641 | $27,375 | $311 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 47 | $65,165 | $19,975 | $227 |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | Charlotte, NC | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 28 | $63,917 | $27,432 | $312 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 8 | $63,738 | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Phlebotomy & Lab programs by state
| State | Programs | Schools | Median 1-yr earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 12 | 9 | $48,089 | $27,026 |
| Alaska | 4 | 3 | not reported | – |
| Arizona | 21 | 16 | $33,614 | $9,500 |
| Arkansas | 24 | 19 | $30,036 | – |
| California | 45 | 40 | $42,387 | $7,202 |
| Colorado | 18 | 16 | $38,770 | $9,550 |
| Connecticut | 5 | 3 | $54,574 | – |
| Delaware | 2 | 2 | not reported | – |
| District of Columbia | 2 | 1 | $44,406 | – |
| Florida | 60 | 52 | $47,214 | $13,382 |
| Georgia | 33 | 22 | $26,750 | $17,667 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 1 | not reported | – |
| Idaho | 1 | 1 | not reported | – |
| Illinois | 42 | 33 | $39,962 | $9,500 |
| Indiana | 6 | 4 | $62,714 | $18,644 |
| Iowa | 11 | 8 | $53,561 | – |
| Kansas | 14 | 10 | $57,562 | – |
| Kentucky | 22 | 15 | $29,008 | $14,175 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 25 | $26,678 | $9,498 |
| Maine | 3 | 3 | not reported | – |
| Maryland | 15 | 11 | $50,188 | $9,500 |
| Massachusetts | 18 | 14 | $39,518 | $13,336 |
| Michigan | 25 | 24 | $32,709 | $11,833 |
| Minnesota | 30 | 21 | $44,442 | $18,626 |
| Mississippi | 16 | 15 | $36,269 | $10,460 |
| Missouri | 14 | 13 | $30,241 | $8,171 |
| Montana | 3 | 3 | not reported | – |
| Nebraska | 6 | 5 | not reported | – |
| Nevada | 7 | 6 | $35,260 | $9,162 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | 2 | not reported | – |
| New Jersey | 9 | 9 | $46,901 | $7,779 |
| New Mexico | 17 | 15 | not reported | $15,112 |
| New York | 21 | 18 | $61,736 | $16,194 |
| North Carolina | 33 | 24 | $57,695 | $21,154 |
| North Dakota | 5 | 4 | $62,562 | $27,000 |
| Ohio | 69 | 55 | $52,716 | $11,500 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | 12 | $51,539 | $20,655 |
| Oregon | 6 | 6 | not reported | – |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | 25 | $36,468 | $10,839 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | 2 | $47,622 | – |
| South Carolina | 17 | 12 | $27,490 | $14,874 |
| South Dakota | 7 | 6 | $51,478 | – |
| Tennessee | 23 | 18 | $48,418 | $21,371 |
| Texas | 40 | 36 | $41,383 | $9,500 |
| Utah | 11 | 9 | $50,964 | $9,792 |
| Vermont | 1 | 1 | not reported | – |
| Virginia | 27 | 19 | $33,395 | $9,266 |
| Washington | 22 | 20 | $33,842 | $7,084 |
| West Virginia | 16 | 12 | not reported | – |
| Wisconsin | 27 | 18 | $51,863 | $13,002 |
| Wyoming | 3 | 2 | $54,190 | – |
States with fewer than three programs have no detail page.
What to know before you enroll
The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that states may require phlebotomists to complete an accredited program or hold a license or certification, and employers often prefer professional certification. Check your state's rules.
Questions to ask every school
- How many live blood draws are required and supervised?
- Does the program qualify me for the certification my employers ask for?
- Are clinical sites arranged for me?
For national pay and job outlook, see the Bureau of Labor Statistics profile: Phlebotomists.
Frequently asked questions
How much do phlebotomy & lab graduates earn?
Among 159 phlebotomy & lab programs that report earnings, the median first-year figure is $41,376 for certificate programs ($33,614) and $54,834 for associate programs. These are medians of past graduates and vary by state and employer.
How much debt do phlebotomy & lab students take on?
The median federal loan debt among borrowers across programs reporting it is $11,000. Many students in short programs borrow nothing; the figure only covers borrowers.
Is the data current?
It comes from the College Scorecard release dated October 15, 2026. The Department updates it annually and each figure describes graduates from earlier years.
Can I trust a school's own job-placement claims?
Treat them as a starting point. Ask for the placement rate definition, the number of graduates counted and the time window, then compare with the federal earnings above.
Related programs
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.